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AI is Changing the Way Students Find Houses

We've got data that more students are asking ChatGPT for housing. But is it the best tool for the job?

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“Urgent coordination is needed on student housing” — Lewis Parrey

York SU Union Affairs Officer Lewis Parrey makes the case for a student housing strategy for York.

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Results for the Summer Data Challenge

The results are in! Find out what was submitted for our housing data competition.

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Housing, Solved

Get our free guide to choose your house for 2026-27.

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Launching our Summer Data Challenge

Student House Finder wants to get you involved in our project to build a fairer student housing market in York.

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Ending panic-signing: introducing predicted houses and price history

New features on Student House Finder will expose price changes and let people choose housing without rushing, giving students much greater bargaining power.

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578 newly-built student rooms will bring down prices

Two new accommodation projects set to open in September 2025 will provide much needed rooms.

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The housing plans we’re looking for in the York SU election

York SU has a lot of potential to influence the student housing market, but long-term work with the City of York Council is needed to break down the barriers to strong supply.

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York has enough homes - but not enough are for students

York is building enough houses overall, but planning policy in the student market is leading to a shortage of student accommodation and inducing price volatility.

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